Rep. Don Beyer, a U.S. Congressman representing Virginia’s 8th district since 2015, made several statements on January 30, 2026, addressing topics ranging from Federal Reserve appointments to law enforcement actions and press freedom.
In a post published at 13:51 UTC, Beyer criticized former President Donald Trump’s selection process for the Federal Reserve Chair position. He wrote, “Trump chose Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair because his father-in-law is a billionaire donor, the brains behind Trump’s idiotic scheme to invade Greenland. He also chose him because Warsh has shown willingness to wildly alter his views on monetary policy based on who is in the White” (January 30, 2026).
Later that day at 16:02 UTC, Beyer commented on an incident involving Customs and Border Protection agents. He stated, “Alex Pretti doesn’t have ‘stock,’ he isn’t alive. CBP agents shot him in the back 10 times and killed him after disarming and pepper spraying him because he tried to protect a woman they were assaulting.” (January 30, 2026).
At 17:34 UTC the same day, Beyer expressed concern over actions taken by federal authorities against journalists. He posted, “Trump’s co-opted Justice Department is arresting Georgia Fort and Don Lemon to intimidate journalists out of reporting the news while turning a blind eye to federal agents murdering American citizens. It’s appalling, and part of a larger assault on the First Amendment.” (January 30, 2026).
Beyer has served as a member of Congress since replacing Jim Moran in Virginia’s 8th District in 2015. Born in Trieste in what was then the Free Territory of Trieste in 1950 and currently residing in Alexandria at age 72, Beyer graduated from Williams College with a BA in 1972.
